Sea salts
Hain Pure Foods Iodized Sea Salt
21 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 51
Hain Pure Foods Iodized Sea Salt scores 51 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Dextrose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 98.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Iodized Sea Salt
Ingredients
- Dextrose minus 20 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 98.3 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 49.5 = 50.5 → 51
Can’t score above 79. Contains dextrose, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 9.4 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 98.3 g |
Serving: 1.5 g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
SEA SALT, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (FREE-FLOWING AGENT), DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM IODIDE.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More sea salts on GoodSwap
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Coarse Kosher Salt Morton · 1.2 g High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Sea Salt Fine Morton · 1.4 g High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Fine ground ounce resealable of nutritious Selena naturally · 1 lb High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Sea salt flakes Maldon · 8.5 oz/240 g High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Sea Salt Crystals Trader Joe's · 110 g High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Sea Salt Fine Crystals Trader Joe's · 26.5 oz High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org